the miracle on Titanic page 35 by ric gustafson.
David held onto Charlene's hand as he led her and her mother toward a crowd gathered by a lifeboat. He could not see Charlene's brother but led the other two past the ship's orchestra that was playing some lively songs. They joined a crowd as an officer waved a revolver at them. " Women and children only". Chaos insued as women and children yelled and cried for their fathers and husbands. The men reassured them and then stood back.
David led the two up to the lifeboat. " You both need to get in" he said with a smile. He hugged them both as he helped them get into the wooden boat.
" David, I won't leave without you" Charlene yelled as the officer helped more women and children get in and then motioned for the ropes to be lowered.
" We'll be together soon".
" David, remember your promise to Jesus" she said as the boat was lowered toward the frigid water.
" I will" he quietly replied. He noticed that even though all the lights were still on in the huge liner, the bow of the ship was slowly tipping downward into the icy water.
He walked toward the stern of the ship and noticed that the last of the lifeboats were being lowered. Somebody ran by him screaming that the majority of the third class passengers were still trapped down below.
David found a bench near the stern of the ship, sat down and began to pray to God.
research help: ' Murder on the Titanic' by Jim Walker
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric.
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